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Life Itself

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Directed by Steve James
2014, USA, 120 min

Acclaimed director Steve James (Hoop Dreams, The Interrupters) and executive producers Martin Scorsese (Raging Bull) and Steven Zaillian (Moneyball) present Life Itself, a documentary that recounts the inspiring and entertaining life of world-renowned film critic and social commentator Roger Ebert. A story that is personal, funny, painful and transcendent with a love story at its heart. Based on his bestselling memoir of the same name, Life Itself explores the legacy of Roger Ebert,  from his Pulitzer Prize-winning film criticism at the Chicago Sun-Times to becoming one of the most influential film critics in America.

Reviews

A thrilling tale with unforgettable characters. Ebert’s life contained as much melodrama, tragedy and uplift as any weepy movie he reviewed. Any biographical documentary demands onscreen star quality and this one has a hero and a heroine worth rooting for. 
RICHARD CORLISS, TIME
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